Earl Blumenauer

Shane Patterson of the Yakama Nation, right, uses a dip net to fish for salmon on the Klickitat River. He said a lot of people rely on fishing for income and to feed their families. “And it just ain’t like it used to be,” he said.

After report on toxic salmon in Columbia River, Northwest lawmakers call for action

Maya Miller, Tony Schick

Citing a ProPublica and Oregon Public Broadcasting investigation into toxic contamination in salmon, the Oregon senator and others across the Pacific Northwest are calling for policy changes and more funding but are lacking details on next steps.

Politics & Government

Merkley has “mild symptoms” after testing positive for COVID

Chris M Lehman

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley has tested positive for COVID.

Disasters & Accidents

Amidst New Wildfire Season, Oregon Lawmakers Demand Answers From FEMA

Brian Bull

A delegation of Oregon lawmakers is pressing FEMA to detail its steps for improving disaster assistance after major wildfires.Democratic Senator Ron Wyden…

Politics & Government

Wyden, Blumenauer Push National 'Vote At Home' Act

Chris M Lehman

Two Democratic members of Congress from Oregon are introducing a bill that would allow voters nationwide to fill out their ballots at home. The measure…

Politics & Government

Oregon Lawmakers Push To Legalize Marijuana At Federal Level

Brian Bull

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon has introduced legislation to legalize marijuana at the federal level.Senate Bill 420 (yes, that’s right) would also…

Environment

Owyhee Canyonlands Needs Congressional Support To Become Protected Wilderness

A new proposal to protect about 2 million acres of the Owyhee Canyonlands in Eastern Oregon needs a sponsor in Congress to move forward.Half of the…